These days, throughout the world and especially in this powerful nation
of America, it is common to see developments in the fields of science
that are increasing our general understanding of how matter exists and
functions from an external point of view. The scientists doing this
research deserve continuous praise for their analyses of various aspects
of reality; regardless of whether or not they believe in the Buddha,
their work has confirmed many aspects of his teaching. However, science
alone has not shown that it is capable of dispelling suffering or
producing blissful experiences in any ultimate way.
To achieve ultimate results, we need to look inward to the vast and
exceedingly profound mind itself, and discover its mode of being. Since
this is not easily donein fact, it is extremely difficultone generally
needs to find and follow a flawless path. The Prajnaparamita is just
such a path. By steadily relying on its perfect view, it is possible to
dispel all suffering and produce untold benefit and happiness for both
self and others, as did countless scholar-practitioners who appeared and
were witnessed in ancient India and Tibet. The view they attained is
like the sky, free from conceptual extremes; it is like the sun,
clearing away the dark clouds of ignorance; and it is like the moon,
emitting cool rays of calm and bliss."